PSALM 1:1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked.
PROVERBS 12:15 Fools think their own is right, but the wise listen to others.
To become more accountable, follow God's commands as outlined in his word, the Bible. Part of being accountable is being a good listener and observer. You can learn much about your own behavior by observing others and listening to wise friends whom you respect. And choose wise friends to whom you can freely give an account of yourself.
What happens when there is no accountability?
GENESIS 16:6 Abram replied," Look, she is your servant, so deal with her as you see fit." Then Sarai treated Hager so harshly that she finally ran away.
JUDES 17:6 The people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.
Left unaccountable, people will always lean toward sin, the consequences of which eventually hurt them and others and pull them away from God. This could happen to you, as well.
How can I choose the right people to hold me accountable?
1 King 12:8, 10-11 Rehoboam rejected the advice of the older men and instead asked the opinion of the young men who had grown up with him...The young men replied, "This is what you should tell those complainers:... 'Yes, my father laid heavy burdens on you, but I'm going to make them even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions!"
Friends are not always the best advisers, especially if their counsel is not consistent with God's Word.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:8 To one person the spirt gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.
Choose people who are especially wise and godly, who will not hesitate to help you see when you need to realign yourself with God.
PROVERBS 13:17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Reliability in telling the truth is critical in those holding you accountable.
How can I hold someone else accountable effectively?
TITUS 1:7-9 An elder...must not be arrogant or quick-tempered: he must not be...dishonest with money...He must love what is good He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life. He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
Before you can help others be accountable, you must not only know God's commands but consistently obey them and always work to develop good judgment yourself. If you are going to minister to others by holding them accountable, you must be wise, honest, goldy, trustworthy, and kind.
Promise from God PSALM 119:9 How can a...person stay pure? By obeying your word.
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